Thailand Tour 14 Days 13 Nights: Discover the highlights of Thailand
Overview
With "Thailand Highlights 14 Days 13 Nights", you will discover the north but also the south of this beautiful country. You will visit some of the most famous destinations in Bangkok, visiting high-recommended Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai and you will have the opportunity to see the gorgeous islands and landscapes of Krabi island. You will be closer to the population, fauna and flora local. Although you make some very touristy sites, you will abandon the tourists to discover the real Thailand without the mass tourism.
Highlight
- Discover the beautiful city of Bangkok with the Royal Palace, Wat Phra Kaew and Wat Pho
- Explore of the ancient capital of the country, the magnificent Ayutthaya
- Visit the beautiful temples, Erawan Waterfalls
- Enjoy the fresh atmosphere of Doï Inthanon National Park
- Elephant Camp in Chiang Mai, rafting down the river, ride on an ox cart
- Snorkelling, swimming, boating, rock climbing or just sunbathing in beautiful beaches in Krabi, Phi Phi Island and James Bond Island
Itinerary
On arrival in Bangkok, you will be met and picked up to transfer to your hotel in Bangkok. Have free time at your hotel.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals : NA
After breakfast, we will visit the Grand Royal Palace dedicated to the ceremony of the royal family of Thailand. In the same compound is the magnificent Wat Phra Kaew which is known for the Statue of the Emerald Buddha. After visiting this complex, we continue to visit Wat Pho, a giant house of the lying Buddha. Then, we will visit the Wat Traimit which is well known as the Golden Buddha.
Afternoon we are boarding on a long tail boat for an excursion along the Chao Phraya River and many bustling interior canals that offer fantastic views of local life close by. Along the way, we stop at Wat Arun, the temple of the Aube. The rest of the day would be at your own pleasure and overnight in Bangkok.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Bangkok
Meals : Breakfast
Early in the morning, we will drive to the southwest of Bangkok, visiting the Maeklong railway market, taking photos, and enjoying the local snack in the market before driving to Damnoen Saduak - a rural floating market. Stop for a motor boat trip along the waterway to the picturesque floating market of Damnoen Saduak.
Afterwards we continued on the road to the city of Kanchanaburi.
Upon arrival, visit the World War II memorial including the Jeath War Museum, Cemetery.We continue to Wang Pho to board a train for riding along the beautiful river for around 30 minutes to Ban Kao station and then transfer to the city to visit Kwai bridge. Overnight in Kanchanaburi
Accommodation: At the hotel in Kanchanaburi
Meals : Breakfast
Morning breakfast and depart for Erawan Waterfall - a beautiful seven-tiered waterfall. Located in Erawan National Park, walking up to see each of the picturesque falls, it is best to bring good walking shoes. Also, guests should remember to bring their swimming suit if they wish to swim in the fall’s natural pools.
In the afternoon, we continued on the road to Ayutthaya. The ancient city of Ayutthaya is known as the 'Venice of the East’ because it is found along the Chao Phraya, the tributaries that surround the province of Ayutthaya River. Many monuments and remains of the period can be visited in this city founded in 1350 by King Uthong when the Thai had to migrate to the South under pressure from their neighbours to the North. Overnight in Ayutthaya.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Ayutthaya.
Meals : Breakfast
In the morning, we will depart to visit Ayutthaya Historical Park. First you will visit Wat Phu Khao Thong, or the “Monastery of the Golden Mount'', which is located just outside Ayutthaya. Then you will proceed to the ancient palace and Wat Phra Si Sanphet. You will also visit Viharn Phra Mongkol Bopit, one of the largest bronze Buddha in Thailand. Have lunch by your own account. Afterwards you will visit Wat Lokaya Sutha. This temple enshrines a large reclining Buddha image.
Our last visit will be the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, built during the Ayutthaya era. The palace showcases an eclectic collection of buildings that blend European, Khmer, Thai and Chinese architectural styles. It’s the favourite summer palace of the King.
You will prepare to go to Ayutthaya train station and take the train to Chiang Mai. Overnight on the train.
Accommodation: On the cabin on train
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast served at the hotel. The morning will be mainly devoted to the walking tour of the old town with a stop at the old wall, the moat and a door of the old town. You will see the most beautiful temples of Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh temple, Wat Phan Tao temple, Wat Chedi Luang temple.
After that, you will take a walk through the central market of Warorot. In the afternoon you will visit the Doi Suthep hill.
Then visit craft villages: lacquer factories, silk weaving, manufacture of umbrellas, wood carvings and goldsmith work.
Then transfer back to the hotel. To brighten up your evening, browse the Night Market for yourself. Stay overnight in Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiangmai
Meals: Breakfast
Our tour today starts with a transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. It will take approximately 2 hours to the highest peak of Thailand – Doi Inthanon National Park. On arrival, we will spend 2-3 hours trekking through the jungle following a narrow mountain trail which leads us to a stunning hidden waterfall in the middle of lush jungle.
Along the way before reaching the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village, we will pass through the farmland where you will see the coffee plantation, flowers farm and the beautiful rice terraces. Discover the Pagagayaw Karen hill tribe village and taste a cup of locally grown coffee then move on to Vachiratharn Waterfall, a 70 metres high thunderous waterfall. Enjoy the cool fresh air at the waterfall before we continue back to the ground.
Afterwards you will visit the beautiful architecture of Napamaytanidol Chidi and Phra Mahathat Napaphon Bhumisiri which were built to honour the 60th birthday of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit. Then transfer back to Chiang Mai.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast
08:00 – 08:30 : Pick up from your hotel or accommodation
08:30 : Drive approximately 1.5 hours South of Chiang Mai through rolling hills, forest, and local farming areas.
10:30 : Arrive at the Sanctuary. Meet your guide and walk for 10-15 minutes through the Jungle to the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary. Change into traditional Karen clothing. Enjoy an introductory lesson about elephant anatomy, history, and behaviour.
11:00 : Meet the elephants. Feed, interact, and play with the elephants in a natural environment as you learn about their behaviour and history. Take photos with the elephants.
12:00 : Enjoy a lunch of traditional Thai food and fresh fruit.
13:00 : Learn how to make herbal medicine balls, feed the Elephants and then walk with the elephants to the river. Bathe and brush the elephants.
14:00 : Join the elephants for a therapeutic mud spa. Swim in the river and take photos with the elephants.
15:00 : Change clothes and say goodbye to the elephants
15:30 : Leave the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary and drive approximately 1.5 hours to Chiang Mai.
17:00-17:30 : Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Chiang Mai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You will have breakfast at your hotel. Then you will prepare to Chiang Mai airport to fly to Krabi. Overnight in Krabi.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi
Meals: Breakfast
08:30 Pick up from hotel transfer to pier.
09:00 Depart by speed boat to the destination, 4 Islands.
09:30 1st Stop at Pranang Beach. Just a short walk away, it is a Princess cave with a decorative spirit house. Free time for sun-bathing, swimming, exploring, photography.
2nd Stop at Tup island. Exotic tropical island, ideal for easy snorkelling and exploring on foot.
When the tide is low, you can walk along the white sandy sand bank which is a sand bank which is connected between the neighbouring islands.
3rd Stop at Chicken island. Natural landmark, named as the shape of its unique limestone rock jutting out into the sea.
Excellent snorkelling, get the opportunity for swimming in warm water sea, rich in coral life.
4th Stop Poda Island. Stunning jewel of the Andaman Sea with both lowland, picturesque bamboo plantation and majestic, rocky cliffs, bordered by long beautiful beaches.
Lunch at the beach and break.
15:00 . Return to the pier and transfer to the hotel.
Tour includes:
- Hotel round trip transfer, SIC
- Soft drink, fruit
- Picnic lunch box.
- Mask, snorkel, life jacket
- Accident insurance
Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
07.50 - 08.15 Pick up from your hotel to the pier, check in and meet your guide for a briefing on the day.
09.00 - 13.30 Briefing and free soft drinks and departure to Phi Phi Don island to enjoy sightseeing and snorkelling, visiting Monkey beach, Viking cave, snorkelling at Pileh Lagoon. Enjoy a great buffet lunch at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don. Sightsee Maya Bay (where the movie ”The Beach” was filmed) and swimming with colourful tropical fishes.
14.00 Departure to Bamboo island to enjoy sightseeing and snorkelling, and to enjoy free time on the beach. Bamboo Island is by far really one of the most beautiful National Park islands in Krabi, At Bamboo island, you can enjoy some swimming in the warm, shallow waters or just relax even in the shadow on the white sandy beach. It is always considered a perfect escape from the crowded beaches. Here, there are no high rocky peaks or viewpoints but a small beach of white sand that emerges from the clear and turquoise waters and a reef barrier that surrounds all islands.
16.00 Transfer back to the hotel.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Free time at the hotel.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi
Meals: Breakfast
Free time at the hotel.
Accommodation: At the hotel in Krabi
Meals: Breakfast
You have breakfast at your hotel. Then our driver will pick up you transfer to Krabi airport having the Bangkok flight. End of service.
Accommodation: NA
Meals: Breakfast
Trip notes
Tour includes:
- English-speaking guide during the visit time of your trip.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation in the hotels mentioned or similar.
- All the excursions and visits mentioned.
- Entrance tickets/boat/ferry
- Meals mentioned. (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
- Taxes and service charges.
Tour excludes:
- International/domestic flights.
- Early check-in/ late check-out.
- Alcoholic beverages, bottled water, beverages other than those included with meals.
- Telephone call charges.
- Laundry.
- Travel insurance (compulsory).
- Personal purchases such as souvenirs, cigarettes, etc.
- Tips for guides, drivers, porters.
- Visa.
- Surcharge for festivals (Loy Krathong, Sonkran…), X-Mas & New Year Eve.
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 & 31 Dec 2022 (if any).
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